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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 May 3:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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